Flying for the Holidays? Where to Find Free Gift Wrap, Live Music, Cool Prizes

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Flights are packed during the holidays, but some airports and airlines are trying to make the process a little cheerier. Here's where to find free gift wrapping, live concerts, and even some cool presents while you're traveling this season.

Goodies arrive for Heathrow Airport's Secret Santa program

We wish we were as badass as Santa. He jets around in a magic sleigh on Christmas Eve while the rest of us have to battle potential strikes, winter weather, and Grinch-y TSA restrictions to make it home in time to tear open presents. Luckily, a few airports and airlines are trying to make the schlep a little cheerier. Here's your guide to a few of the highlights:

San Francisco International:

• Through Dec. 21: Take a picture of yourself at one of the "Postagram" stations (they're in every terminal). The photo is emailed to you as a holiday card—if you share it on Facebook or Twitter, you'll be entered to win an iPad mini.

• Dec. 19—22: Live music and performances throughout the airport.

Southwest:

• Through Dec. 23: One Twitter follower wins a $1,000 Southwest gift card each day. The catch: You have to share a photo of yourself relating to the day's theme (follow @SouthwestAir).

• January 1: Free drinks in-flight

Virgin Atlantic:

• Dec. 24—26: Flyers to and from the U.K. feast on a traditional Christmas dinner in-flight. The menu: turkey, stuffing roast potatoes, Brussels sprouts, parsnips, and pigs in blankets.

• Through December 31: Each day, one @VirginAtlantic follower scores a prize (gift baskets, upgrades, and frequent flyer miles are all on the list); watch #VAAGiftaway on Twitter.

Everything you need to know about surviving airports, road trips, and the TSA, plus gift ideas for all the travelers on your list.